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What is the main characteristic of abnormal behavior in cultural context?
What is the main characteristic of abnormal behavior in cultural context?
- It is a product of supernatural forces.
- It is a normal behavior in a different cultural context.
- It is a behavior that is rewarded in a cultural context.
- It is associated with present distress and impairment in functioning. (correct)
Which model of abnormal behavior attributes abnormal behavior to remote or supernatural forces?
Which model of abnormal behavior attributes abnormal behavior to remote or supernatural forces?
- Psychological Model
- Medical Model
- Biogenic Model
- Spiritistic Model (correct)
Who is considered the Father of Modern Psychiatry?
Who is considered the Father of Modern Psychiatry?
- Sprenger
- Philippe Pinel (correct)
- Kramer
- Freud
What is the primary focus of the Medical Model of abnormal behavior?
What is the primary focus of the Medical Model of abnormal behavior?
During which century did institutionalization of mentally disturbed individuals in asylums begin?
During which century did institutionalization of mentally disturbed individuals in asylums begin?
What is the primary characteristic of normal behavior?
What is the primary characteristic of normal behavior?
Which of the following is a criterion for abnormality?
Which of the following is a criterion for abnormality?
What is the primary treatment approach of the Spiritistic Model?
What is the primary treatment approach of the Spiritistic Model?
What is an example of dangerous behavior?
What is an example of dangerous behavior?
What is psychological dysfunction?
What is psychological dysfunction?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for abnormality?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for abnormality?
What is an example of a situation where behavior is considered abnormal?
What is an example of a situation where behavior is considered abnormal?
What is a characteristic of normal behavior?
What is a characteristic of normal behavior?
What is a common characteristic of abnormal behavior?
What is a common characteristic of abnormal behavior?
Which branch of psychology focuses on the systematic investigation of abnormal behavior?
Which branch of psychology focuses on the systematic investigation of abnormal behavior?
What is the term for the branch of psychology that studies abnormal ways of helping people who are affected by psychological disorders?
What is the term for the branch of psychology that studies abnormal ways of helping people who are affected by psychological disorders?
Who suggested that psychological disorders have both biological and psychological causes?
Who suggested that psychological disorders have both biological and psychological causes?
What is the term for a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and therapy of mental illnesses?
What is the term for a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and therapy of mental illnesses?
What is the term for the four bodily fluids or humors that Galen suggested were related to normal and abnormal behaviors?
What is the term for the four bodily fluids or humors that Galen suggested were related to normal and abnormal behaviors?
What is the term for a person who is generally optimistic, cheerful, even-tempered, confident, rational, popular, and fun-loving?
What is the term for a person who is generally optimistic, cheerful, even-tempered, confident, rational, popular, and fun-loving?
What is the term for a person who is a doer and a leader, and has a lot of ambition, energy, and drive?
What is the term for a person who is a doer and a leader, and has a lot of ambition, energy, and drive?
Which of the following is NOT a branch of psychology?
Which of the following is NOT a branch of psychology?
Study Notes
Normality (Normal Behavior)
- Characterized by the common pattern of behavior found among the general majority
- Satisfactory work capacity, conformity, and ability to adjust to the social environment
- Ability to establish, satisfy, and accept relationships with other people
- Appropriate emotional reactions to different situations and managing emotions
- Emotional experiences do not affect the individual's personality adjustment, despite experiencing occasional frustrations and conflicts
- Represents the optimal development and functioning of individuals consistent with the long-term well-being and progress of the group
Abnormality (Abnormal Behavior)
- Simple exaggeration or perverted development of normal psychological behavior
- Unusual or maladapted behavior that does not fit into common forms of behavior
- Maladjustment to one's society and culture, deviating unfavorably and pathologically
Criteria for Abnormality
- Deviance: nonconformity, unusual or atypical behavior not culturally expected
- Dangerousness: behavior harmful to self and others, considering social context
- Psychological Dysfunction: breakdown in cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning associated with present distress and impairment in functioning
Models Explaining Abnormal Behavior
Traditional Models
- Spiritistic Model: abnormal behavior is a product of remote or supernatural forces
- Malleus Maleficarum (The Witches' Hammer): presents a comprehensive theory of behavior, diagnosis, trial, and punishment of witches
- Treatment: Exorcism
- Philippe Pinel: instrumental in developing a more humane psychological approach to care of psychiatric patients
Medical Model
- Abnormal behavior is biogenic, resulting from some malfunctioning within the body
- Therapy: biomedical therapy, including psychopharmacology, electro-convulsive therapy, and psychosurgery
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This quiz covers the concept of normality in psychology, including characteristics of normal behavior, emotional reactions, and relationships.
